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Do you think nonprofits are changing the world? Do you like coaching clients all the way from the start to the

February 14, 2021

Events Fundraising Virtual Events

Virtual Event Case Study: SPOON

Virtual Event Case Study: SPOON‘s Big Night In, October 2020 This virtual event case study looks at the organization SPOON’s response to fundraising during COVID—when hosting an in-person event was not possible. As it turns out, a virtual gala was just what they needed. SPOON is a nonprofit dedicated to the belief that all children [&

February 10, 2021

Storytelling Virtual Events

3 Simple Zoom Tips to Record Dynamic Content

In this virtual landscape, if your filming options are limited, there are still ways to produce more dynamic interviews on Zoom. Here’s a great example we helped produce with Beyond Measure Media. Movement: One way to make a Zoom recording more dynamic is to bring more movement into your editing. For example, try panning through the [&hellip

January 27, 2021

Events Resources Virtual Events

Virtual Fundraising Events Q+A, Part Two: Tech How-Tos

As fundraising event experts, we at Swaim Strategies decided to answer the most asked questions about virtual

January 26, 2021

Events Fundraising Resources Virtual Events

Virtual Fundraising Events Q+A, Part One: Effective Fundraising

As fundraising event experts, we at Swaim Strategies decided to answer the most asked questions about virtual

January 26, 2021

Fundraising Storytelling Virtual Events

How to Capture Your Story in a Crisis

2020 has been the year of elevated crises. In the nonprofit sector, organizations designed to fill the gaps in

October 13, 2020

Events Fundraising Special Appeal Sponsorship Storytelling Virtual Events

5 Things to Focus on for Fall 2020 Fundraising Events

This may not be news to you, but COVID-19 isn’t subsiding anytime soon. So when you’re planning your fall

September 3, 2020

Donor Cultivation Fundraising

How To Identify Major Donors Using Wealth Screening Tools

As a nonprofit professional, you know that major donors are some of the most important people to your cause. A

July 14, 2020

Resources Virtual Events

10 Tips to Drive Attendance for Virtual Events

You’ve made the decision to take your event virtual, but how are you going to get your guests to go virtual with you? We have some ideas! Here are 10 tips to drive attendance for your virtual fundraising event. Make it Free to Attend! One of the benefits to the virtual event model is the […]

July 10, 2020

Donor Cultivation Resources

How to Connect with Young Donors Online

The youngest demographic of donors, Generation Z (1995-2015), are hungry to make this world a better place. They’re motivated to support nonprofit organizations and are strong advocates for social change. They’re also the most tech-savvy generation, so their preferred methods of giving are online or through mobile apps. While most of us are now

May 28, 2020